chsdbacks Chapter 334 - 333: The Power of the Entire City, Converged Within Me
Chapter 334 - 333: The Power of the Entire City, Converged Within Me
"Pledge myself to you?"
Qin Yang shook his head. He stood before the platform with his hands behind his back and turned to look at him. "Sorry, but I don’t have a habit of being someone’s dog."
If he agreed to the Beast God’s offer, it would be considered defecting to the enemy.
How would he be able to leech rewards from the system in the future?
Qin Yang had long since figured out the system’s quirks.
To follow is to be mortal; to defy is to become a god.
To get a huge reward drop from the Beast God, he absolutely couldn’t do what he wanted! He had to oppose him!
The moment Qin Yang’s voice fell, the surrounding atmosphere instantly turned cold.
KRAK!
The air temperature plummeted by dozens of degrees. The surface of the city wall cracked and groaned as frost and mist spread, and everyone began to exhale chillingly cold breaths.
It was as if a harsh winter had returned!
"Qin Yang, are you truly this stubborn?!"
The Beast God’s eyes narrowed. He tried to suppress the simmering anger in his heart, his tone betraying some displeasure as he sent a voice transmission:
"Ascending to the Upper Realm is an honor for a mortal."
"Countless people beg for such a chance but never receive it. Even Nangong Li wasn’t offered such treatment by me."
As he spoke, a look of longing appeared in his eyes, and he said with a hint of nostalgia,
"Besides, that place is so rich. There are endless Elixirs of Life, and the Star Force is several times more potent than in this Lower Realm of yours... Aren’t you the least bit curious?"
"..."
Qin Yang fell silent upon hearing this. Gazing at the black holes in the sky, he did feel a little curious.
"What’s wrong? Tempted?"
Seeing Qin Yang’s tendency to look up, the Beast God’s lips curled into a smirk. He continued his persuasive coaxing, "Besides, the Star Force in this world is thin."
"At best, you’ll only ever reach the Venerable Realm. Why waste your talent here?"
"Follow me, and you’ll enjoy endless resources. I will ensure you reach the pinnacle of this mortal world!"
The words fell.
Just as expected!
The sound of a throat gulping could be heard.
But the movement wasn’t Qin Yang’s. He remained perfectly still.
Instead, it was the Star Martial Artists beside him who were swallowing hard. Their blood boiled as they listened, and they were vaguely tempted by the Beast God’s offer...
One had to understand that the path of Cultivation was endless. A lifetime was spent pursuing higher Realms, to reach the pinnacle of the mortal world.
Who would be content to stay cooped up here, making no progress for decades?
Some of the Star Martial Artists turned to look at Qin Yang.
They suddenly felt a twinge of envy and jealousy.
Comparisons really were odious!
Qin Yang was clearly blessed by the heavens. He was already a Young Master at such a young age, and that was one thing.
But now, even the Beast God was moved, wanting to take him as a disciple!
’This guy is a true monster!’
However...
"Sorry!"
Qin Yang shook his head and said in a clear voice, his back ramrod straight as he rejected him outright. "I’m not interested in what you’re saying. What Upper Realm? It can’t compare to the comfort of my Jianghai City."
"..."
Hearing this, the Beast God’s brow twitched, and a vicious glint shot from his eyes. "So you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit."
’I’ve made such a generous offer, yet Qin Yang still refuses!’
"You’re courting death!"
In an instant, a raging fire ignited in his heart. The Beast God looked at the Spatial Lock blocking the red mist and flicked a stream of Star Force from his finger.
The next moment.
BOOM!
The Power of Laws was set in motion.
Dark red chains flew out.
Countless chains pierced through the void, latching onto the spatial barrier ahead. An ancient, eternal rhythm flowed through them, unceasing.
They directly shattered the turbulent and chaotic Spatial Domain.
Immediately, the blood-red chains tightened and pulled back.
WENG!
The once-chaotic region of space was pacified in an instant, as if a storm had cleared. Not a single ripple remained...
With the obstruction gone, the red mist began to spread once more...
The terrifying potential energy that had long been accumulating erupted like a collapsing mountain and a surging tsunami, instantly sweeping across the border with world-shaking power.
Before these blood-red chains, the spatial barrier had been utterly fragile!
"I don’t give a damn about the mere power of the Early Stage of the Celestial Venerable Realm."
The Beast God narrowed his eyes and withdrew his palm. Staring at the shattered spatial barrier, he sneered and looked at Qin Yang again. "You were so arrogant just now, I thought you were actually strong. So this is all you’ve got?!"
As his voice fell.
Everyone trembled in fear.
Only Qin Yang ignored his taunts. He remained calm and composed, his gaze fixed on the spatial barrier, studying the blood-red chains latched onto it as his thoughts raced.
’To be able to shatter a spatial barrier... This Beast God’s power is far beyond that of a Celestial Venerable.’
’He’s not to be underestimated!’
At this thought, Qin Yang didn’t hesitate. He formed a Spell with his right hand, and a brilliant seal appeared.
The Star Array unfurled!
Arcane lines of the Array floated above Qin Yang’s head.
In an instant!
It was as if solemn, sacred chants echoed through the sky.
Myriad rays of brilliant light shone from above the city wall, illuminating rows of downtown buildings.
The legs of all the affected Star Martial Artists grew weak.
Weakness. Exhaustion.
A feeling of powerlessness crept up from within, steadily taking over their entire bodies. Large amounts of their Star Force were being drawn out, all of it converging on Qin Yang.
"Such a terrifying draining ability!"
Elder Li’s pupils contracted. He held out a fingertip, watching the Star Force flow and dissipate from it.
Qin Yang had warned them before that when the Star Array was activated, the Star Martial Artists would feel "a tiny bit" uncomfortable. At the time, he hadn’t taken it seriously.
But now that he was experiencing it firsthand, he finally understood just how terrifying it was!
Having vast amounts of Star Force drawn from his body felt like his blood was drying up. The encroaching weakness and fatigue were truly frightening!
All the Star Martial Artists instinctively began to resist!
"Everyone, don’t resist!"
Just then, the Commander noticed the unease in the people around him and bellowed an order, "Relax! Relax! Help the Celestial Venerable ascend to a higher Realm!"
His powerful voice boomed like thunder!
Only then did the people relax, allowing Qin Yang to draw out the Star Force within their bodies.
Brilliant Star Force surged out once more.
It floated up into the sky.
Starlight shone from all directions as immense Star Force gathered.
A river of stars rushed forth, like an endless stream of incense from worshippers, connecting Qin Yang with the entire city.
...
「Dozens of kilometers away.」
In Fuhai District.
Xiaobai stood on a balcony, on her tiptoes, desperately stretching her hands as high as they could go as she released all of her Star Force with all her might.
Her face was already pale with exhaustion.
Giving her all, just for one person.
"Master, you have to win..."
...
Myriad streams of Star Force flew over people’s heads, like rapids converging into a great river.
It flowed through streets and alleys.
Countless people witnessed this scene, all of them dazzled and in an uproar.
WHOOSH!
Surging and churning, the Star Force grew from many small streams into a vast torrent.
This was the power of the entire Jianghai City!
Qin Yang absorbed it all with a feeling of immense satisfaction.
His aura skyrocketed to its peak!
Middle Stage of Celestial Venerable!
He had crossed into it in a single step!
"Incredible!"
Qin Yang’s eyes snapped open. His True Dragon Dharma Aspect manifested instantly, a magnificent Golden Dragon soaring high in the air, roaming freely across the heavens.
He took a single, light step forward.
In that instant.
He crossed a hundred zhang as if the ground had shrunk beneath his feet, appearing before the Beast God in a flash.
And as Qin Yang approached, the vast expanse of red mist that had been drifting forward was like fire meeting water...
It instantly retreated a hundred zhang away!!!